Key features of depression and its management in general practice.

"..I had this once before.."

1. People with chronic depression typically exhibit a frankly depressed mood.
2. In chronic depression the level of depression remains remarkably constant in each individual.
3. Chronic depression is rarely disabling.
4. Alcohol abuse is a risk factor for chronic depression.
5. Chronic depression is associated with illness and death in immediate family members.

1. People with chronic depression typically exhibit a frankly depressed mood.

Author's answer: False.

Rather than exhibiting a frankly depressive mood, many persons with chronic depression suffer from deficits in their ability to enjoy leisure and display an attitude of irritable moroseness. The symptom profile in chronic depression usually displays low-grade intensity rather than severe syndromal chronicity.

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